1998 BMW 320 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 41 kg more than 1998 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 320 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
